Chesterfield · Positions we recruit
Head of Commercial Finance in Chesterfield
Leading finance from the front line of the business.
Day to day in Chesterfield
What a head of commercial finance
does in Chesterfield.
Usually found in larger businesses, sitting apart from the “core” finance team and closest to the operational front line — leading a team of business partners and commercial analysts. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Chesterfield businesses we recruit for.
- Leading the commercial finance / business partnering function
- Managing a team of Finance Business Partners and analysts
- Driving strategic commercial decision-making at senior level
- Leading budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles
- Presenting commercial performance to the executive team
- Building and developing commercial finance capability
What it pays in Chesterfield
Real Chesterfield market rates, not a national average.
Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Chesterfield
£82,333 – £90,667
Typical: £86,500 per year
Medium confidence — modelled local estimate
Recruiting in Chesterfield
Why Chesterfield needs
a specialist.
Finding the right head of commercial finance in Chesterfield usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means leading budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles — one of several things a head of commercial finance in Chesterfield is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes owner-managed smes across the wider chesterfield borough. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting head of commercial finance roles in Chesterfield properly, rather than just advertising them.
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Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.
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Common questions
Head of Commercial Finance in Chesterfield FAQs.
Can you provide temporary Head of Commercial Finance cover in Chesterfield at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Head of Commercial Finance position in Chesterfield is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Chesterfield?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Chesterfield salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
How quickly can you fill a Head of Commercial Finance vacancy in Chesterfield?+
It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Chesterfield shortlists come from a network we already know, we're rarely starting from zero.
Do you offer working interviews for Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Chesterfield?+
Yes — a working interview means the candidate spends a real day in the role, on your systems, with your actual workload, before either side commits. It's one of the ways we take the risk out of a new hire in Chesterfield.
What happens if a Head of Commercial Finance hire in Chesterfield doesn't work out?+
Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.
What kind of Chesterfield employers hire Head of Commercial Finances through you?+
Recent examples include engineering and precision-manufacturing businesses carrying on the town's industrial heritage and distribution and logistics operators around the m1 and staveley area — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Chesterfield.
Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Chesterfield?+
Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Chesterfield, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Chesterfield?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Chesterfield market for Head of Commercial Finance roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Chesterfield without my permission?+
No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.
Do you charge candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Chesterfield?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
What does it cost an employer in Chesterfield to recruit a Head of Commercial Finance through you?+
There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.
What's the going rate for a Head of Commercial Finance in Chesterfield?+
Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Chesterfield typically sit at £75k – £100k. £75k+ attracts a strong Senior Business Partner seeking progression, rising to £100k for an established leader running a team of qualified staff in the most demanding roles.
Can I see live Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Chesterfield before speaking to someone?+
Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Chesterfield vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
What areas around Chesterfield do you cover for Head of Commercial Finance roles?+
We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions across Chesterfield itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.
Other roles in Chesterfield
Explore related roles.
- 01FP&A ManagerLeading the planning, not just doing it.
- 02Finance DirectorLeading finance, shaping the business.
- 03Assistant Management AccountantWhere studying meets the real numbers.
- 04Finance Business PartnerThe bridge between finance and the business.
- 05Finance ManagerRuns the finance function, day to day.
- 06Management AccountantThe engine room of monthly reporting.
No waffle. Just the right person.